"I don't need anything" usually means the gadgets, the tools and the socks are covered. What he doesn't have is something made about his life: the car he restored, the dog that trails him round the garden, the house where he raised the family.
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Built from his own photo
- His car, truck, tractor or boat. See a brick model of your car.
- His dog. See a custom brick set of your dog.
- The family home or the cabin. See a brick model of your house.
- Him, as a brick figure: beard, glasses, favourite jumper. See a brick-built figure of yourself.
Farm Tractor373 parts · 19 × 12 × 14 cmSee the set →
Midnight yacht1,713 parts · 67 × 13 × 20 cmSee the set →
The Ginger Beard696 parts · 16 × 9 × 16 cmSee the set →Experiences he would not book himself
- A track day, a fishing trip or a round at a course he talks about.
- A cooking or barbecue class.
- A day out together, with no phones, to somewhere from his past.
Upgrades he would never buy
- A properly good version of something he uses daily: a pocket knife, a coffee grinder, work gloves.
- Garage or workshop organisation: wall racks, a parts organiser.
- A comfortable chair for wherever he actually sits.
Make it a project together
Design with your agent
Connect a compatible agent through the connection guide. Bring a clear photo and describe the details, size and parts budget you want. Your agent can work on the same project you open in the Nooks workbench.
Preview and check
Inspect the model from several angles, review its validation results, and ask your agent to revise it. A design still needs your review before you source parts and build it.
Your manual and parts list
Export the digital step-by-step manual, parts list and BrickLink wanted list from the workbench. The manual follows the saved design; keep the exports together so the parts and steps match.
Estimate and buy parts
Upload the wanted list to BrickLink to check seller prices, availability, shipping and taxes.
Download the wanted-list XML and upload it to BrickLink to choose sellers and buy parts directly. Nooks provides the digital design tools.
Questions
Can I start with my own photo?
Yes. Bring a photo to your connected agent and describe the build you want. You can preview and edit its design in the workbench.
What do I get?
A digital design, building instructions and a parts list you can export. Buy physical parts separately from independent sellers.
Where can I check parts prices?
Upload the wanted list to BrickLink and review seller prices, shipping and taxes before buying.
Is Nooks affiliated with the LEGO Group?
No. Nooks is independent and is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by the LEGO Group. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group.